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For part 2 of my forum challenge we’re flying to the city that’s closest to my heart. It’s home because I was born there 39 years ago today.

Hong Kong street style is something else. You’ll see haute couture fashions sported effortlessly by men and women of all ages throughout the day. From the best of modern-classic style to the funkiest and edgiest looks. Outfits are for the most part urban, dressy, neutrally toned, texture-rich, branded and brimming with character.

One of the things that I love about Hong Kong street style is that the locals dress up when they go out to play. You look the part wearing a fancy outfit to a hip restaurant for cocktails and supper. So my outfit is a take on what someone might wear to a fairly swanky restaurant. Although you wouldn’t be surprised to see this combination on a shopper in the high end Landmark shopping center, even during the day.

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The dress is a strappy sequined vintage number that I bought in HK several years ago. The jacket is Diesel and 10 years old, completely tailored to fit like a glove. The gold and leather chain cross-body bag and bracelet are pukka Chanel, received as gifts from friends in HK many years ago. The retro red patent pumps are Kate Spade and a gift from my sweetie four birthdays ago. And I couldn’t resist the 80’s Wayfarers because at this stage I want to wear them with everything.

This outfit was a challenge because it’s the first time I’ve worn a super casual jacket over a very glitzy dress (a very Hong Kong combination). I’d have normally popped a satin trench or wool coat over this number. I also NEVER wear gold hardware or jewelry because I’m a platinum gal through and through and do not mix metals. These beautiful Chanel pieces have been hibernating for 15 years for this reason. But I’m glad I took them out of their box and left off the pearls. The outfit still feels like me because of the shoes and frock and I’m actually digging the gold. So how did I do?

What a surprise! The first thing I noticed was the gold bracelet and the gold chain on your bag. And the fact that both are Chanel, which makes them very you;-)

I love the combo of the sequined dress (so yummy!) and the denim jacket. It looks fantastic on you, and I can definitely see you walking down the streets of Hong Kong, doing a little window shopping and then off to a lovely restaurant. (now I want to come;-)

The red pumps are cheerfully Angie-esque, and I agree, you absolutely pull off the gold.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Angie!!! I can only hope I’ll look so stylish on my 39th birthday next year;-)

Brava, Angie! And Happy Birthday too!
The entire outfit is amazing. I love how you combined all these older items into such a fabulous outfit. The red shoes add a nice touch, very sexy. A perfect 10!
Did you actually wear it out? And what is pukka Chanel?

Wow Angie! I’m so happy you accepted the challenge, because I’m loving these posts, and seeing these amazing outfits!

I think the gold definitely works (you’re one of those lucky ducks that can wear both yellow and white metals). This is very reminiscent of your HK street style posts, but you are so good at still keeping it “Angie,” which is where the real challenge comes in.

Amazing Angie. I love this and it is so Angie with the Channel accents and Wayfarers. I absolutely love that you mix a jeans jacket with a cocktail dress.
I would love to people watch in HK. Well that would be fun almost anywhere but HK looks expecially interesting.
Lookout Seattle when Angie picks her Wayfarers up from having new lenses put in. These sunnies will bring out the sun for sure. Seeing them on Angie made me think of riding in a speedboat on a bright sunny day, looking very cool.

This is one of my favorite outfits. The mix of casual and glamour always shows good taste. Most interesting to me is the fact, that this outfit consists of “older” items – none of it is brandnew, which shows that one can be very fashion forward and up-to-date by just browsing one´s wardrobe and trying a new mixture. And, of course: Chanel is top of the world!!!

I’m once again very impressed, Angie. I remember the Hong Kong posts well and it’s such a treat to be able to identify the inspiration for this outfit. I’m loving it. I’m also reminded of some outfits you wore shopping with San (if my memory is correct), like that b&w designer dress we all drooled over at the forum. Maybe this is not necessarily Hong Kong style, but Angie style. In any case, I’m learning all the same. I’m opening up my mind to wearing dressy items+casual items during the day.

Happy birthday! What a change from yesterday, but still fabulous and so Angie! It would be fun to live in a city where people pay attention to how they dress when they go out. I’m going to print out this picture for inspiration.

Fantastic, Birthday Girl! I LOVE the whole outfit, Angie. The dress is fab and so perfect with the jacket over it- I dig the cas/fancy contrast. The red shoes are gorgeous, and I like all the gold Chanel, too- but I would, being a gold girl at heart

I’ve never been to HK but am dying to go- I have a friend from there who’s been telling me for years how much I’d love it. If this is any indication, I really must make the journey soon, for the style eye-candy alone!

oh my word! absolutely fantastic! and so so you! You are my celebrity and real life style icon from now on..beautiful dress and bag..and the denim jacket and red shoes are the perfect touch..
A very happy birthday Angie! May you have a smily joyful day filled with love and laughter

It’s so special to receive your wonderfully warm and good wishes through YLF today. Thank you so, so much. My heart is happy and my toes are tickled.

Inge, I had to get used to the gold too! Gold is also very HK. It is absolutely considered the superior metal. Red is also very HK. It represents good luck and good fortune in Chinese culture.

I am NOT a branded gal at all because I’m not a fashion snob. I LOVE Chanel because for me, they represent what I like in fashion and style best of all. Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld are absolute geniuses. But it’s not the pukka brand (and “pukka” means “authentic”) that I adore – it’s the look of the brand. I try to incorporate “the Chanel look” into my style virtually daily, but that does not mean it has to be a pukka Chanel item. In fact, I’m not into logos at all. But wearing Chanel logos in this outfit is very, very HK.

Ele, as a fellow rag trade lass, you HAVE to go to HK. The street style will blow your mind.

What a treat to see these Chanel items coming to life!!
The whole outfit is so Angie. I like the gold on you with your hair! That dress is so perfect and you have managed to bring into into the day. I think this outfit seems like something you would wear anytime.

But, can I be honest? The top part of the outfit is super-great–love the dress and jacket combo. But the white stockings and red shoes look like they belong on another outfit. Probably the white stockings would have been ok with black shoes? But the white red combo is “little girly” in some way.

Phew! It’s getting hot in here Love the dressed down daytime sparkle! I’m like and not into gold but you make it look so good! Fantastic Hope you a terrific day with lots of pastries, yummy cheese and flavorful tea. Happy Birthday love!

Gorgeous! I love that vintage dress and I also think you look great in gold. You make me want to go to Hong Kong just to soak up the style. And I agree with Joy- it would be so nice to live in a place with a little more style focus.

Happy Birthday! Like this look but was most inspired by yesterday. I brought out a black sheath and paired it with my husband’s brown woven belt. Fantastic idea! I’ve never figured out how to dress down that black sheath. I’ll have to figure out how to post a photo of it. I”m so proud of myself, thanks for the inspiration to try new things!

Happy birthday, Angie! I have to say the brand-name items really give this outfit an urban Asian flair (even though Chanel is a French brand). I remember people being really into designer stuff when I lived there. I believe red means good luck in Chinese tradition–so perfect choice of shoes for your birthday!

Angie, this reminds me of something you’d see on upscale Asian women here in Vancouver too (where we have an enormous Asian population). Super fun! I love the Chanel bag and bracelet on this outfit even though I usually detest logos. I’ve never been to Hong Kong but if the upscale Asian look here is any clue, it’s ultra-authentic.

I had to pry my eyes away from that dress before I could type out a comment. It’s gorgeous!

It’s fun to see you go from a very casual style to a high-end style with more casual elements from one day to the next. It’s also nice to see you throw in your Chanel pices not only because they fit HK style, but also because you mentioned that as your favorite of the ideas we were throwing around for challenges. Well met.

I adore sparkly sequined dressy tops and dresses, but I don’t often attend occasions where such outfits are appropriate, so the casual jacket over a dressier dress is my favorite way of dressing down the more formal attire.

Danja, thanks for asking about pukka Chanel, b/c I had no idea what that meant.

Angie does it again! My only issue is – how could you resist wearing the fabulous Chanel items – I’m a platinum girl too – and I’d be rocking those as much as possible!
Seriously, perfect outfit for HK (as my HK friend who viewed it voted).
Now, wear this out today celebrate your birthday – and have a great day!

I think I love HK style. I would be happy to dress like that every day if it was appropriate. That Chanel bracelet made my heart leap. It’s gorgeous. You have made me really want a denim jacket but I don’t think I’m going to find a suitable one without chest pockets Oh well, as they say, you look fab! This is such a huge leap from the Israeli outfit that it’s a bit jarring.

OT: I had no idea you were born in Hong Kong. Does that mean you are a citizen?

Wow Angie – this is my absolutely fave outfit so far. I LOVE the look of the sequined dress with the denim and gold and red are something that I always like to include. What would you call this style? Urban neutral? I’d like to know because this look really speaks to me!

Happy belated birthday Angie! I mean this as a compliment when I say those monthly facials of yours must be the secret fountain of youth – unless you’re willing to reveal ALL your anti-aging secrets? You look gorgeous and not a day over 29

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